Tsukimi Bridge, Girder bridge in Jozankei Onsen, Japan

Tsukimi Bridge is a steel and concrete structure that spans the Toyohira River, linking the two banks of the Jozankei Onsen district. The crossing provides a direct route over the water with views of the river valley on both sides.

Built in 1871, the bridge emerged during Japan's transformation into a modern industrial nation. It played an important role in improving transportation and supporting commerce in the hot spring district.

The bridge's name dates from 1886, when the Hokkaido Agency rebuilt the crossing and renamed it Tsukimi Bridge. Its central section projects on both sides, and each projection holds a statue of a kappa, the mascot of Jozankei Onsen: "Misujozankeikappa" and "Boku to Kinen Shashin".

The bridge is easy to locate and serves as a natural crossing point for visitors and residents moving through the Onsen district. The best views of the river valley are available from the middle section of the span.

The bridge's centre bulges out on both sides, and each projection holds a kappa statue tied to Jozankei Onsen's mascots: "Misujozankei Kappa" and "Boku to Kinen Shashin". The 1952 replacement was a reinforced concrete arch bridge; the temporary suspension footbridge used during that work was moved to Futami Park upstream and became the Futami Suspension Bridge.